Charleston, ME is a small town located in the state of Maine. It has been ranked highly in terms of quality of life, affordability, and education. According to Bestplaces.net, Charleston ranks as the #2 most affordable city in Maine and the #15 most livable city overall in the United States. It also ranks high for its public schools with a total score of 7 out of 10. The median household income for Charleston is $42,447 which is significantly lower than the national average and makes it one of the most affordable places to live in Maine. Furthermore, Charleston also ranks well for its diversity with a population that is 79% Caucasian, 11% African American, 1% Asian, and 8% Hispanic or Latino. All these factors make Charleston an attractive place to live as not only are living costs low but also there are good schools and plenty of cultural diversity.
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